Rides Engineering Technician

5886 The Crossings Dr., Oceanside CA

Description

We are LEGOLAND California Resort - the place where FUN is built and memories are made. Across our Resort we have two fantastic LEGO themed Hotels, a Water Park, a SEA LIFE Aquarium, more than 60 rides and attractions, 20 food and beverage locations, and 14 retail stores – the opportunities here are endless! APPLY HERE: We're now looking for a Rides Engineering Technician to join the team. About the Role This role is part of the rides and attractions maintenance team, which is an integral part of our Technical Services department. As a member of the maintenance team, you will play a major role in the success of our resort and have one of the most important responsibilities providing a safe and fun environment for our guest with a focus on safety at all times, ensuring that our rides are inspected, maintained and repaired to the highest levels possible. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to and can change determined by management needs: · Keeps safety as #1 priority. · Be responsible for the installation, inspection, repairs and troubleshooting of rides and attractions in accordance with ride manufacturer’s specifications and occupational safety and health guidelines. · Working knowledge of Electrical, PLC and VFD drives. · Working knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. · Working knowledge with hoists, lifting devices, powered carts, and man lifts. · Operates machine tools such as a drill press, lathe, mill, power saw, grinder, drills, hydraulic press, torque wrenches, micrometers, go no-go gages, etc. · Ensure internal compliance with maintenance, safety, and security procedures by following established ASTM, NEC, state and local electrical codes, and loss prevention guidelines. · Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, work orders and inventory supplies within the Enterprise Asset Management system. · Ensures that all ride equipment and work areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly at all times. · Keeps tools, machines, and all other company equipment in clean and good working order. · Keeps informed and updated on modern techniques and technical methods by attending provided supplemental courses and seminars. · Essential job functions of this position require a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, dragging, handling, grasping, fingering, grappling, bending, twisting, feeling, communicating, vision, hearing, and lifting. · Ability to lift and move heavy loads with uneven weight distribution up to 70lbs. · Ability to stand for long periods of time including walking to move about the resort. · Ability to hear with surrounding distracting noises to possibly exceed 85 decibels. · Maintain excellent physical condition with the ability to perform the required duties. · Works in an outside environment which may include adverse weather, terrain, temperature conditions, and humidity, wearing various levels of protective clothing. · Must be capable of taking direction and following through with assigned tasks. · Must be able to perform related duties as required. Schedule Availability – Individuals must have the availability to work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays and must be open to overtime to meet the resort operations as needed. About You · Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in installing, maintaining, and servicing of electromechanical equipment is required. · Must be able to read, write, use a tablet and a personal computer. · Ability to rely on senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to help determine the nature of the situation, maintaining personal and guest safety, make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and potentially life-threatening environments. · Must be able to safely climb ladders, stairs, and structures with the ability to work at heights of up to 60 feet above the ground using fall protection. · Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics pertaining to rides, attractions, and buildings. · General knowledge of lubricants and cleaning products is a plus. · Must be able to wear chest and hip waders when required. · Must be able to be fit tested and be able to use a facial respirator when required. · Must be able to work independently and in team environments. · Must be able to meet attendance requirements of the shift. · Must be able to maintain a positive attitude. · Must be able to operate in environments of high noise, vibrations, poor visibility, limited mobility, at heights and in enclosed or confined spaces. · Must be able to obtain a National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) Level 1 certification within 18 months of employment. · Must have a valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record. The Perks Alongside company paid holidays, you can also look forward to enjoying a great benefits package, free tickets to Merlin attractions globally and 30% discount in our retail shops and restaurants. Here at Merlin Entertainments we are proud to have a diverse workforce, and we’re all about providing equal opportunities to the whole team. Because of this we are committed to an active all together program which starts with our recruitment and selection process.